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New Jersey Monthly Magazine
Home Furnishings

The Perfect Plan B

Their original idea thwarted, a Brick Township couple went back to the drawing board—literally. It took 16 years, but the wait for their dream house was worth it. more

2012 Jersey Choice: The Best of NJ—Shopping

We sure do love to shop here in the Garden State. Find out which boutiques, clothing stores, flea markets, and arts and crafts supply stores our readers most enjoy. more

Stellar Cellars

Wine consumption is on the rise—and so are creative custom wine cellars like these handsome, utilitarian vaults. more

Clutter Control

Form meets function in these two clever spaces created with maximum organization and smart storage in mind. more

Modern Mix

Proving that a period house doesn’t need period decorating, interior designer Martina Servos incorporates her love of contemporary style into an old home. more

Let There Be Lights

Nostalgia and gingerbread reign during Cape May’s Annual Christmas candlelight tour of Victorian homes. more

A Santa Story

With nary a child in the house, this Hunterdon County couple embraces the magic of the holiday season with hundreds of Santas standing guard. more

Green Classic

A 6,600-square-foot home with a monthly electric bill of $89? Meet the Sheeleighs, who, along with a dedicated design/build team, created a traditionally styled LEED-certified home in Harding Township. more

(Cooks) Roll Up Your Sleeves

High-tech features meet low-tech functionality in two sleek, streamlined and petite kitchens. more

Real (Handy) Men

Two brothers turn a successful home renovation business into a reality show on the DIY Network. more

Gentlemen Farmers

Country meets chic on this Hunterdon County spread with animals galore, a bountiful organic garden and plenty of wool to spin. (Photos by Laura Moss) more

Effortless Vacationing

A lifelong New Jersey resident founded Relax Concierge—a service designed to provide people with living essentials at their seaside vacation homes. more

Designing New Jersey

Our team of award-winning designers shares the latest wisdom on wine cellars, wallcoverings, master suites, kitchens—and that elusive niche to stash the doggie’s leash. more

A Bright Idea

Outdoor lighting can do more than just illuminate the way. Properly designed, it can add beauty, safety, drama—and value—to your home. more

A Tale of Two Sisters (in-Law)

Jennifer Connell and Jane Connell showcase their style—individually, in their homes, and together, in their new joint venture, Fun House Furnishings and Design in Mendham. (Photos by Laura Moss) more

Becoming Martha

An original Jersey girl looks back at her Nutley youth—and forward to the digital future. more

Best of New Jersey: Shopping

We sure do love to shop here in the Garden State. Find out which boutiques, clothing stores, flea markets, and arts and crafts supply stores our readers most enjoy. more

Hues You Can Use

There’s nothing shy about interior designer Nancee Brown’s colorful house. From orange to periwinkle, the tones flow seamlessly from room to room. (Photos by Melabee M. Miller) more

The Good Life For Less

Our guide to finding the state’s best bargains, from designer fashions and culinary treats to high-end home furnishings and more. more

Christmas At Drumthwacket

Each holiday season, garden clubs around the state decorate our grand and historic governor’s mansion. Join us on a tour. more

Trend Setters

Mansion in May, one of the state’s premier designer showhouse series, creates new style standards for Jersey homes. (Photos by Emily Gilbert Photography) more

River Dance

By the shores of the Shrewsbury and the Navesink, the outdoors is welcomed in and works of art come into their own. more

A House for the Treasures Among Us

After inheriting a major collection of museum-quality antiques, this Essex County couple put the trove front and center. more

The High Life

Luxurious river-view urban living in New Jersey? Check out these ultra-stylish homes. more

Best of NJ: Retail

Super shopping and better bargains await at these top NJ retails establishments. more